Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Tips For Holidaying With Cats || Guest Post

Cat owners have a massive dilemma when
considering the prospect of going on holiday. When you have a cat to take care
of, it can be difficult to decide whether or not you want to even go. For those
of us who have a strong connection with our cat (a possibility despite what some
dog lovers might say), it is probably best for our happiness, as well as our
furry friend’s, to take the cat with us. This could be to a country cottage
nearby, or even to another country.

The first thing you should do when
considering a vacation with your cat is to check that your desired
accommodation accepts pets. If it does not, you must select one that does. This
should not be too difficult, as more and more companies and businesses are
becoming increasingly pet-friendly. If you’re not sure, don’t be afraid to call
and ask someone directly, it might be that they deal with pet requests on an
individual basis.

If you are about to take your cat on the
journey of their life, their comfort and happiness is a number one priority.
You also want to make sure they are well behaved, i.e. not totally stressed, to
avoid any extra room accident charges that they may incur. To do this you
should be sure to bring their normal cat food with you. It might mean slightly
heavy suitcases but it is important, as you do not want to change their
digestive routine.

If you are not sure how your cat will react
to new surroundings, or even if you are fairly confident they’ll be ok, it is smart to bring a pheromone spray with
you. This will make your cat feel instantly at home and will avoid any ‘marking
of territory’ if your cat happens to be male.

For the journey you want to make sure that
your cat has what is required for safe transportation. This is true whether you
are travelling by car, train, or plane. During all travel, your cat should be
restrained to avoid any accidents. They should also have something on them
(especially if they are being transported by air) that smells of you so that
their journey is minimally anxiety provoking. Perhaps a scarf or jumper that
you don’t mind leaving in the carrier with your furry friend, to make them feel
close to you.

Finally, you should weigh the pros and cons
of any vacation. While it may be a difficult decision to make, not all journeys
are necessary for your feline friend to attend, and sometimes it may be harder
on them than if you were to leave them at home with a temporary companion. If
you are only to be gone for a few days, it might be unnecessary stress on your
cat to bring them and you should consider leaving them at home. Of course, do
check with your vet to see if they can offer you any advice. There are some breeds of both cats and dogs,
which are banned from most flights as they have respiratory systems, which
cannot withstand the altered air pressure on a plane. Though, the pet travel
company can provide you with this information too.

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